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Thursday, July 27, 2017

This is a SHOWSTOPPER!Lovely one-owner home in the Estates at Pelican Bay. 4 Bedrooms & 3 Baths with Dining & Living Room that offer beautiful views of the LAKE in the front & POOL area in the back.Spending time with loved ones is easy in the INTEGRATED FAMILY ROOM & KITCHEN AREA. There is GRANITE, BREAKFAST NOOK, BAR, SECRETARY and a FIREPLACE here along with TRIPLE SLIDERS & BAY WINDOW that make the LANAI ideal as an expanded outdoor living area. The owners' retreat offers plenty of room for a sitting area while the bathing area has separate tub & shower as well as a huge walk- in closet, double-vanity and linen closet. All of the bedrooms are large with ample closet space. The POOL is SOLAR HEATED with HUGE LANAI. Pelican Bay is Gated, has Golf & Tennis and roving security.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Square feet: 3,655

Price: $369,900

For more information about this property, please contact Mark Card at (386) 566-8092 or markcardteam@aol.com. You can also text 4489034 to 67299.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

When selling a home the sellers want the to be sure they are picking the right person for the job. According the the 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, generally customers are looking for guidance through the process, marketing skills, and negotiation skills.

But there's more to specific things consumers value the most. These include:

Having a thorough plan for their home

Sellers want to be presented with a plan that can get their home market-ready as soon as possible

Being problem solvers

Problems will always arise when buying or selling, thus an agent must be able to find solutions to the problems with little stress on the customer.

Having strong customer service

Real estate is constantly dealing with sellers and buyers, and any agent must have the skills to please the consumer.

Being there through every step to ensure all the work gets done

Buyers and sellers want an agent who will be there through every step of the process, and who will explain and help them understand all the necessary steps.

Listening to exactly what a buyer is looking for or seller is needs

An agent should understand what their customer is wanting so they are able to meet all their expectations

Being knowledgeable in the area and the inventory

Buyers want an agent to know the area so that they are able to find the best home; sellers want an agent that knows the area so they can price and sell their home fast.

Our team wants to help buyers and sellers have the best experience, and therefore we highly value these traits. We would love to help you! Check us out at www.MarkCardTeam.com or call at (386)566-8091.

Friday, July 21, 2017

Summer should be a carefree time. Not the time to have to spend time constantly fixing your home. Here are some issues you may face and ways to help solve them:

#1 Mosquitoes

These bugs can suck the fun out of any outdoor festivities.What to do:-Clean your gutters- neglected gutters can be breeding nests for mosquitoes.-Plug in a fan. Or install a ceiling fan to deter the pests with high winds.

#2 Doors That Stick

Wooden doors can swell, outgrowing their jambs on humid days, causing an annoyingly sticky situation.What to do:-Tighten the hinge screws.-Scale back the weather stripping. If you installed it in the winter to keep out drafts, it could be too thick come summer.-Shave down the door. As a last resort, use a planer or sander to trim down the door ever so slightly. Seal the newly exposed edge with paint or wood sealant to block out future humidity.

#3 Carpenter Ants and Carpenter Bees

Carpenter ants and carpenter bees often make their nests by burrowing into your home’s wood, which can cause some really pricey damage on top of their annoying presence.What to do:-Keep all exposed wood sealed or painted. Including window sills!-Direct water away from wood.Gutters and flashing will help keep wood dry.-Remove existing colonies. Look for sawdust trails to find the entrance, then use a rinsed squeezable ketchup bottle to blow an insecticide dust or boric acid powder into the hole.

#4 AC That Causes You to Freeze in One Room and Sweat in Another

Moving from room to room shouldn't mean a temperature change. What to do:-Check your ductwork. Look for unsealed joints or hire a pro to make sure your ducts are properly working.-Set your whole-house fan to “on.” This continuous circulation will mix the air so no space is too hot or too cold.-In two-story homes, send cool air upstairs.

#5 Fruit Flies

Summer’s excess of fresh fruits and veggies can invite these pests into your home. There’s a ton of solutions on the Internet, but preventative measures work best.What to do:-Keep sinks, drains, and disposals clean. Even dirty dishes can harbor fruit flies.-Freeze food waste. Place rotting fruit, meat scraps, etc. in a bag in your freezer until garbage day.-Pitch overripe fruit. And until you eradicate the flies, keep all other produce in the fridge or a sealed container.-Pour bleach or boiling water down the drain. This will kill any eggs or remaining adult flies.

#6 Weeds in Patio Cracks

Besides ruining a well-manicured view, resilient weeds can crack or shift your pavement.What to do:-Block new growth. Fill the weed-free cracks with asphalt or cement crack filler, sand, or corn gluten meal, which prevents future germination.-Pull ‘em. Especially if you don’t want to use an herbicide, which can spread and damage desirable plants.

#7 Faded Furnishings

Summer makes you want to open the shades and enjoy that summer sunshine, but your furnishings and flooring are sensitive to the fading and drying effects of UV rays.What to do:-Add transparent window film. It shuts out 99% of UVA and UVB rays without blocking sunlight or view.-Spray furnishings with a protectant. Spritz upholstery, curtains, and rugs with a UV-blocking fabric protector and treat wood with a varnish. Providing better sun protection than other types of sealant.

#8 Splinters on the Deck

Keeping your decking is in good shape, your bare feet don’t have to suffer through a gauntlet of splinters again this summer.What to do:-Resurface it. Apply one of the newer deck restoration products that essentially gives your deck a coating that will prevent splinters.-Sand it- this is best if splinters are deep and big. Then apply a water-repelling, UV-resistant sealer.

#9 Slamming Screen Doors

Slamming the doors can not only become annoying, but can damage the hinges of your screen door.What to do:-Adjust your door closer. If your door has a closer, find the perfect bang-free tension by simply turning the screw on pneumatic models or rotating the body on hydraulic styles.- If you don't have one, then add a closer. It costs just $10 to $20 to retrofit an older screen door.-Apply felt pads to the door frame.

#10 A Patio or Deck That Burns Your Feet

Your patio or deck should be for enjoying this summer, not giving you the risk of burning you,What to do:-Throw some shade. Position an umbrella or pergola over frequently used areas.-Add an outdoor rug. Choose a lighter color that won’t absorb as much heat. Plastic styles keep their cool best.-Refinish the surface. If you have a darker color, choose a lighter color.

#11 Ugly, Dried-Out Brown Grass

Widespread browning, rather than patches of brown grass, has two common causes: lawn care oversights and a cool-season grass going dormant.What to do:-Sharpen or replace your mower blades. This could be the answer if just the tips of your grass are brown and jagged.-Set the blade height to 3 inches. When you take less off the top, it helps grass absorb water before it evaporates.-Water less frequently, for longer periods of time. This helps grass develop deeper, drought- and disease-resistant roots. Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches of water a week.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

You’ve decided to sell your home and naturally you want to sell it quickly, profitably and smoothly. To maximize your success, here are five common and costly mistakes to avoid when selling your home.

Mistake #1 Overlooking repairs

Making repairs before selling is a must. These include electrical issues, water damage, rotten or chipped flooring, or a leaky roof. Consider getting a pre-inspection to uncover necessary repairs that might spook buyers and cause them to lower their offer or back out of the deal.

Mistake #2 Overpricing your home

Buyers are going to compare a sale price to other homes in the area, so your home should be priced competitively. We'll make sure your Realty Pro provides a comparative market analysis to help establish a competitive price and has their own system for helping you price your home.

Mistake #3 Over-sharing with buyers

Another costly mistake is having too much communication with potential buyers. You don’t want to give away too much information to potential buyers, which could be used later during a sale negotiation. Either make yourself scarce during showings or think carefully about what you disclose to buyers.

Mistake #4 Poor Staging

Both a cluttered home and an empty home will be unappealing to buyers, so proper staging and curb appeal are important. A majority of buyers are shopping for homes online these days, so consider bringing in professional staging and photography services.

Mistake #5 The wrong attitude

Тhis includes both patience and setting expectations too high. Not every prospective buyer will submit a bid—some are just window-shopping or are interested in a nearby home. Remembering that browsers are part of the home-selling process will help keep disappointment at bay.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Lawn Staging

Not everyone has the lush and sprawling yard, and not everyone dreams of the big backyard. So don't count out the smaller outside areas. It can be even be easier to make smaller spaces more charming. There are tips that can make any outdoor space, from balcony to backyard, make a bigger statement.

Watch the scale- Decluttering is crucial for outdoor spaces, as it is the rest of the house. You do not want to overcrowd your space. The placement and size of plants is very important in smaller yard spaces. Make sure your trees or plants don't block the architectural features of your home. Also keep garden statues and ornaments to a minimum.

Set a focal point- Outdoor spaces often benefit from an attention-grabbing feature. These include a water fountain, outdoor fireplace, or just a restful nook in a compact garden.

Outdoor reflections- A trick borrowed from interior designers, hang an outdoor-friendly mirror on an exterior wall to reflect light and make spaces feel more open. Be mindful of what you are reflecting, make it greenery, not a bare wall.

Go for the vertical- Taller plants can add height to areas. A spiral topiary by a front door can accentuate the space. For height, prune your plants to grow vertically, rather than out. Also, vertical wall planters can add to the space and plant height; consider using containers of ornamental grasses.

Outdoor spaces can be a great selling point to a home, and no matter the size you can make it feel more charming. Adding a appeal to your yard can take just a few steps.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Air Conditioner Maintenance

With warm weather upon us, it's important that homeowners and sellers make sure this feature is on full display and tuned up. It's also helpful for homeowners to make sure their units are properly maintained throughout the year.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Fantastic Views of the River and the Atlantic Coastline on the 5th FLOOR! 2 balconies that provide amazing scenery from the Living area, Master bedroom and the second bedroom. It is complete with GRANITE countertops, STAINLESS appliances and a DOUBLE DOOR ENTRY that, once again, bid well for those that enjoy watching the BOATS, BRIDGES and WATER SPORTS. Halifax landing has a HEATED POOL, FITNESS CENTER, CLUB ROOM, SAUNAS, DOCK and FISHING AREA.

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Square feet: 1,785

Price: $219,900

For more information about this property, please contact Mark Card at (386) 566-8092 or markcardteam@aol.com. You can also text 4446756 to 67299.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

What is a CRS?

About our CRS Designation

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers. As Certified Residential Specialists, Mark and Jennifer work with the Council of Residential Specialists. The council provide its representatives with the tools, resources and strategies needed to help guide buyers and sellers through the residential sales process.

How do we earn the title Certified Residential Specialists?

In order to obtain the Certified Residential Specialist Designation, Mark and Jennifer were required to meet minim sales volume standard of $20 Million in order to demonstrate high levels of real estate sales, contract negotiations, successful marketing strategy and negotiations components. Only then, were they able to sit for the 48 advanced training course classes.

Our Professional Affiliation:

Member in good standing of the Council of Residential Specialists

Member in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS®

Member in good standing of the Florida Association of REALTORS®

Member in good standing of the Seniors Real Estate Specialists

Member in good standing of the At Home with Diversity Trained professionals

Member in good standing with the ePro Real Estate Marketing Experts

Certified Residential Specialists are an elite group of residential sales agents, managers and brokers. As a husband/wife CRS team, we are part of an even smaller group. We have earned this title with our dedication and residential experience. Find out more about us on our website, www.markcardteam.com. Or contact us at (386)566-8091.

DEEP WATER DOCK in PONCE INLET. The beauty within is easily illustrated through the photos, but less obvious are the many features added for quality, strength & durability. Both 1st & 2nd floors are POURED CONCRETE BLOCK & the reinforced stem wall construction provide a solid foundation to enjoy all this home has to offer. NEW AC installed June '17. Safety abounds - HURRICANE RESISTANT GLASS rated to 120/mph, additional HURRICANE SHUTTERS, an AUTOMATIC START 35kW DIESEL GENERATOR that powers the entire home in the event of power outage & surveillance/alarm system create further piece of mind. CUSTOM Cabinetry, GRANITE countertops, and CLOSET SYSTEMS are used throughout the home along with SOLID CORE DOORS. HUGE garage to store all your toys. SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH, LIGHTHOUSE & EATERIES

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 6

Square feet: 5,376

Price: $1,050,000

For more information about this property, please contact Mark Card at (386) 566-8092 or markcardteam@aol.com. You can also text 4443744 to 67299.